South Carolina Statutes
§ 23-3-70 — Plain language communications requirements for local and state emergency, fire, and law enforcement agencies.
South Carolina § 23-3-70
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 23LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Ch. 3SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-70 (2026).
Text
Notwithstanding another provision of law, each local and state emergency, fire, and law enforcement agency shall either:
(1)adopt plain language communications as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security as its agency's standard; or (2) implement and submit for review by the State Law Enforcement Division a plan for the use of plain language communication during periods of a declared emergency.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 296, SECTION 3, eff June 11, 2008.
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